National Association of Counties

Conference Session

Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Meeting

Mar. 10, 2021 , 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Rural Affairs
    Conference Session

    Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Meeting

    March 10, 2021 , 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Members of the Rural Action Caucus will examine a wide range of issues including how to leverage the community college system to future-proof the local economy, rural broadband connectivity challenges and opportunities, and efforts to bolster our nation’s food and nutrition systems.
    Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Meeting
    March 10, 2021
    March 10, 2021, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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    Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Meeting

    Members of the Rural Action Caucus will examine a wide range of issues including how to leverage the community college system to future-proof the local economy, rural broadband connectivity challenges and opportunities, and efforts to bolster our nation’s food and nutrition systems.

    Members of the Rural Action Caucus will examine a wide range of issues including how to leverage the community college system to future-proof the local economy, rural broadband connectivity challenges and opportunities, and efforts to bolste
    2021-03-10
    Conference Session
    2021-03-10

Members of the Rural Action Caucus will examine a wide range of issues including how to leverage the community college system to future-proof the local economy, rural broadband connectivity challenges and opportunities, and efforts to bolster our nation’s food and nutrition systems.

Liz Archuleta
Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Department of Agriculture  
Edyael Casperalta
Senior Policy Advisor, Rural Utility Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture  
Kumar Chandran
Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture  
Matt Fannin, Ph.D
William H. Alexander Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Louisiana State University  
Will McIntee
Associate Director of Public Engagement, The White House  
  • Conference

    2022 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition

    July 21, 2022 – July 24, 2022
    The NACo Annual Conference is the largest meeting of county elected and appointed officials from across the country. Participants from counties of all sizes come together to shape NACo's federal policy agenda, share proven practices and strengthen knowledge networks to help improve residents’ lives and the efficiency of county government.
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    2022 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition

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  • Telecommunications & Technology
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    TestIT: How Fast is Your Broadband

    NACo has partnered with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) to develop a mobile app designed to identify areas with low or no connectivity to help ensure adequate funding for broadband infrastructure is provided across the country.
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    TestIT: How Fast is Your Broadband

    <p>Accurate connectivity data is the foundation for investments in broadband infrastructure.

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    Agriculture & Rural Affairs Steering Committee

    Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs.  Policy Platform 2021-2022 2022 NACo Legislative Priorities
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    Agriculture & Rural Affairs Steering Committee

    <p>Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs.&nbsp;</p>

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    Rural Action Caucus

    NACo's Rural Action Caucus (RAC) is a key component of NACo.  RAC is the voice for America's rural counties before Congress and the Administration.  Nearly two-thirds of the nation's 3,069 counties are designated as rural, with a combined population of 60 million.
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    Rural Action Caucus

    <p>NACo&#39;s Rural Action Caucus (RAC) is a key component of NACo.&nbsp; RAC is the voice for America&#39;s rural counties before Congress and the&nbsp;Administration.&nbsp; Nearly two-thirds of the nation&#39;

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